oodles

noun

oo·​dles ˈü-dᵊlz How to pronounce oodles (audio)
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: a great quantity : lot

Examples of oodles in a Sentence

the neighbors let us know that they bought oodles of candy for Halloween this year

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oodles was circa 1867

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“Oodles.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oodles. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

oodles

plural noun
oo·​dles ˈüd-ᵊlz How to pronounce oodles (audio)
: a great quantity
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